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NSA taps Anthropic’s restricted Mythos model amid Pentagon‑Anthropic dispute

The National Security Agency has begun using Mythos Preview, Anthropic’s advanced AI model that the company kept out of public release. The move follows a clash with the Department of Defense, which had labeled Anthropic a supply‑chain risk after the firm refused unrestricted Pentagon access to its tools. Anthropic limited Mythos to roughly 40 vetted organizations, naming only a handful publicly; the NSA is now among the undisclosed users, employing the model to scan for exploitable cyber vulnerabilities. The development coincides with a tentative thaw in Anthropic’s ties to the Trump administration, highlighted by a recent meeting with senior White House officials.

OpenAI Reports Partial Outage of ChatGPT and Codex, Users See Mixed Issues

Around 10 a.m. ET (3 p.m. GMT) on April 20, 2026, OpenAI’s flagship chatbot ChatGPT and its code‑generation tool Codex experienced a partial outage. Users reported problems ranging from login failures to missing conversation histories and sluggish image generation. A poll conducted by TechRadar showed 63 percent of respondents struggled to access old chats, while 27 percent could not sign in. By early afternoon the number of complaints on Downdetector began to fall, and OpenAI’s status page indicated ongoing investigation but no clear timeline for full restoration.

Anthropic's Mythos AI Model Raises Alarm Over Surge in AI-Driven Hacking

Anthropic's new Mythos AI model has sparked concern among security experts after data from CrowdStrike showed AI‑enabled cyber attacks jump 89 percent in 2025. The model's ability to automate vulnerability hunting could overwhelm defenders, with internal warnings that companies may discover more flaws than they can patch. Recent incidents, including a Chinese‑linked AI espionage campaign that used Anthropic's Claude Code to breach dozens of high‑profile targets, underscore the growing threat. Analysts argue that granting AI agents unrestricted access to data, the internet, and external communication creates a “lethal trifecta” for hackers.

How to Trim Google’s AI from Your Everyday Apps

Google’s Gemini AI now lives in most of its consumer services, from Gmail to Search, often surfacing suggestions that feel intrusive. Users can pull back the AI by disabling Google Workspace smart features and turning off experimental labs. The process involves a few clicks inside account settings, but it also means losing conveniences like calendar event auto‑creation and personalized search results. This guide walks readers through the exact steps to mute the AI while explaining what functionality they’ll give up.

OpenAI acquires Hiro and TBPN as it battles Anthropic for enterprise AI dominance

OpenAI announced two back‑to‑back acquisitions: personal‑finance startup Hiro and media company TBPN, a business‑talk show producer. The moves come as the company faces pressure to expand beyond ChatGPT and to counter Anthropic’s gains in the enterprise market. Analysts see the deals as talent grabs aimed at diversifying OpenAI’s product lineup and improving its public image amid growing scrutiny.

NSA Deploys Anthropic’s Mythos AI Model Amid Ongoing Government Dispute

The National Security Agency has begun using Anthropic’s new Mythos Preview, a general‑purpose language model touted for its strength in computer‑security tasks. Sources familiar with the rollout say the NSA is one of roughly 40 agencies granted access and that usage is expanding within the department. The move comes despite a months‑long feud between the AI firm and the Pentagon, a February order from former President Trump to halt government use of Anthropic services, and ongoing lawsuits over the company’s designation as a supply‑chain risk.